Name: Alas de Fridas Black Refried Beans & Rice Recipe
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup Black beans; 3 cups Water; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 medium Onion; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup Long-grain rice; 2 cups Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbs Fresh cilantro; 1 to taste Lime wedges

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Olives

Rinse the black beans under cold water and then soak them in water overnight or for at least 6-8 hours.

Soak the Beans

In a large pot, combine the soaked black beans and 3 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the beans are tender.

Cook the Beans

In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.

Sauté Aromatics

Once the beans are cooked, drain them and add them to the skillet with the sautéed onion and garlic. Add cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mash the beans to your desired consistency, cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Mash Beans

Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Rinse the Rice

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, 2 cups of water, and 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Cook the Rice

Serve the refried black beans over a bed of rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges as desired.

Plate the Dish

Black beans

Water

Garlic

Onion

Cumin

Olive oil

Salt

Black pepper

Long-grain rice

Fresh cilantro

Lime wedges

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Black Refried Beans & Rice Recipe

Ingredients

Beans

Rice

Garnishes (optional)

Method

Preparation of Beans